Taken in the mid 1960s when there were many beautiful floral displays. Note the sign pointing to Elwick on the fence and the red surface on the road which was apparently something Mr Wooler, who originally owned the land, insisted upon being kept up. Sadly this does no longer seem to happen.
The gatehouse, after being derelict for a number of years, is now private office premises.
Donor : the family of the late Doris Wilson
Location
A terrace of large and very imposing Victorian properties running along the east side of Ward Jackson Park.
More detail »Ward Jackson Park was opened in 1883 to the memory of Ralph Ward Jackson, the founder of West Hartlepool who had died in 1881. It was built by public subscription,the 17 acres of land being purchased from Mr Wooler of Sadberge Hall who donated 2 of the acres himself.
The lodge house was also built in 1883, the current bandstand in 1901(although there had been another one prior to this) and the drinking fountain, presented by Alderman Rickinson to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, was also opened in 1901.
The clock tower which faces Grange Road was built in 1925.
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